Mumbai, Aug. 19 -- Amid persistent heavy rainfall in the city, a monorail train near Mysore Colony station in Mumbai broke down due to a power supply failure on Tuesday evening, prompting a swift rescue operation by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), fire department personnel, and police.

BMC Additional Municipal Commissioner Amit Saini said, "Teams of the fire department and police are engaged in the rescue. The rescue operation is underway."

Passengers aboard the stranded train contacted the BMC helpline for assistance.

Upon receiving information, Mumbai Fire Brigade personnel rushed to the spot and began the rescue operations with the help of three snorkel vehicles.

According to officials, the monorail broke down at 6:15...